California Department of Transportation

RECOVERY ACT PROVIDES $1.6 MILLION FOR MONEY-SAVING PAVEMENT PROJECT ON STATE ROUTE 1 NEAR LOMPOC

Santa Barbara County – Caltrans
today announced that work has begun on a
$1.9 million project that will keep the pavement on State Route 1 near Lompoc
in good condition for an additional five years. The project is partially
financed ($1.6 million) by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (Recovery Act).

"My Administration is working hand-in-hand with President Obama's
team to ensure stimulus dollars are pumped into California quickly and
responsibly to stimulate the economy and in this instance - invest in the
future of California's transportation infrastructure," said Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Scheduled for completion in September, the project will apply a treatment
known as
microsurfacing to 25 lane miles of pavement on SR-1 from Harris Grade Road
to California Boulevard near Lompoc. Taking action now while the pavement
is still in good condition instead of waiting until it deteriorates will
save the state hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“With the help of Recovery Act funds, we are able to repair our
highways and local roadways at a more rapid pace and provide a smooth,
safe commute for motorists,” said Caltrans Director Cindy McKim.

“We are pleased that stimulus funds are allowing us to improve highway
safety and create much needed jobs at the same time,” said Jeffrey
R. Reed, President of Valley Slurry Seal, the project’s contractor.